Testimonials

From Holly Warren, MD

I am so thankful that we had Susan Rotman to prepare us for the beautiful, unmedicated birth of our son, Jude. I had decided while I was in medical school that, when the time came, I would do whatever I could to avoid having the doctor-centered labor and birth process that I had witnessed time and again. I was particularly horrified by the slippery slope of unnecessary interventions I saw which led to unnecessary c-sections. There is simply no good reason for one of every three babies in our country to be cut out of Mom. So, when the time came, I researched natural childbirth classes and decided to study the Bradley Method. Susan was the first Bradley instructor I called, and I never needed to call another! She immediately took me under her wing and exuded confidence to me that she would be able to help us gain the knowledge we needed to allow for an unmedicated birth, even in today’s radical birth culture that encourages mothers to succumb to interventions far too quickly. Susan welcomed three other couples and us into her home and guided us passionately through the Bradley Method. She fed us healthy and delicious food each week, and kept our attention with various types of activities and even special guests! She kept up with us through the week to make sure we were doing okay and still learning. We had incredible fun and were full of joy as we gained the confidence to be able to have our son naturally. I was especially grateful that she taught my husband what to expect and how to be my coach. Using the knowledge she shared, he was awesome! Our labor and delivery was everything we hoped it would be. I am very proud to share our birth story. I am very proud to look at my precious son and know that he was given a peaceful entrance into this world without drugs or any other unnecessary shocks to his system. I wish every expectant couple had a Susan Rotman. I’m sure glad we did!

From Baby Carys’s Daddy

“Susan’s childbirth classes were so informative and meaningful to my wife and I.  Knowing how everything happens in a woman’s body and how to handle each instance was extremely valuable to us.  We were so comfortable with Susan in her home and with her methods that we now count Susan as a friend and will definitely come to her when we decide to have another child for a Bradley refresher!  While the class was great the thing that we appreciated and enjoyed the most was having Susan with us as my wife gave birth to our daughter.  Susan was there to help out the father….I was so focused on my wife and what she was going through I did not pay attention to my own needs.  Susan made sure I had something to eat and drink so that I kept my strength up so I could really focus all of my attention on my wife and helping her get through the “hard work” that is labor.  Its really hard to put into words the appreciation we felt for all the knowledge and help Susan bestowed upon us but if you have any worries about whether the childbirth classes are worth it, they definitely are and I would recommend Susan to anyone. She is Great!”

From Baby Jacks Mommy

“We feel extremely fortunate to have picked Susan Rotman’s Bradley Birth classes. Right away she makes you feel comfortable and welcome in her home. I left our first class with such a great feeling, looking forward to the next classes. My husband is a “Man’s Man”, so I was suprised when he felt the same way. Susan also speaks so well, I was always interested in what she was saying and also very often inspired. Most importantly, she provides you with the information, tools, strategies, tips, and makes sure you will know how to use them when the time comes. I started the class thinking I would like a natural birth, but I wasn’t sure if I could do it since all my friends has opted for an epidural. By the end of the classes, I felt very confident I could do it and I did. Honestly, I don’t think we could have done it without this class. “

From the parents of baby Kai

“We came to Susan Rotman’s Bradley Method birthing classes looking for some idea about what to expect from labor and birth, and to get some tips on how to manage pain. We quickly became convinced of a new way of thinking about the birthing process and began to think that we might really be able to have a natural, unmedicated birth. By the end of the class, knowledge had replaced fear and we knew we were prepared for the natural birth that we will always be proud of. Being thoroughly educated about what to expect during labor and what to do at each stage was key to our having a successful unmedicated birth and Susan’s classes provided that. She also gave us practical tips on many aspects of preparing for childbirth that we were able to incorporate into our already busy lives while preparing for the arrival of our baby. In addition, she helped us identify what to do during labor, including which relaxation techniques worked for mom and different positions to help ease and speed up labor.Most importantly, the Bradley classes made us even closer as a couple. The birth of our son was a team effort, making the father as important as the mother and allowing both parents full participation in bringing their child into the world.An unmedicated birth is possible and, with the correct preparation, anyone can do it. Susan’s classes helped us achieve a memorable birth for our baby boy.”

From the parents of baby Caroline:

Father:“Susan made us feel like we were her world that day; like nothing else mattered but to help us in any way possible. She anticipated what we needed before we even knew what we needed! For me, a first time daddy and birth coach, having Susan there gave me reassurance that everything was going well and that Amy’s labor was progressing normally. She even gave me a quick shoulder rub to help me relax which in turn helped me focus better on Amy. Susan really showed unconditional care, genuine friendship and excitement before, during and after the birth of Caroline.” 
Mother: “Words cannot express what Susan meant to us before and during the birth of our daughter! I know I was in the beginning of labor and working through contractions but I’m sure I heard the herald of trumpets and angels the moment Susan walked into the labor/delivery room! Matt and I were just as excited to share this day with her as we were with each other. Susan’s encouragement to me was unfailing from beginning to  end. The emotional support she gave to me and Matt helped us both to actually enjoy labor, persevere through transition and finally rejoice in the safe, natural delivery of Caroline. Susan played a pivotal role in making our birthing day one of the best days of both mine and my husband’s! I am forever grateful to her!”
From the parents of baby Allison

We’re so fortunate to have found Susan Rotman! Her Bradley Method class provides the tools for a successful, un-medicated birth and Susan’s instruction in the 12-week course arms parents-to-be with the information to make the best decisions for themselves. Her confidence and enthusiasm are infectious and positive thinking is SO important to labor and birth, not to mention parenting!

For more information on The Bradley Method®, for an international listing of instructors, or to contact the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth® directly, please contact: The Bradley Method® Box 5224 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5224 (800) 4-A-BIRTH or (818) 788-6662 www.bradleybirth.com
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